We explore the importance of street furniture within the public realm.
Whether it’s bollards, benches or bins, street furniture can fulfil the practical requirements of almost any site or scheme. When selected elements are compatible, designed to work together and also functional, street furniture can enhance an area and improve accessibility. Cleverly chosen elements and intelligent placement improves the public realm and aids in the drive to minimise clutter.
Bollards are designed to mitigate danger from vehicles to pedestrians. They can prevent accidents where there are areas of busy traffic both on the road and on foot by creating a visual delineation between a pedestrian area and traffic area. Choosing where to place bollards needs a considerable amount of thought since it doesn’t just determine safety, but convenience, accessibility and pedestrian traffic. It is important to take a holistic view when designing bollards and their placement. Here are a few things to consider:
Timber products are a great choice for your landscaping needs as they are sustainable and integrate well with natural surroundings. Timber is natural, reusable and recyclable, making it one of the most environmentally friendly material choices for street furniture.
Stainless steel is an ideal choice for sites as it offers a stunning modern finish that requires minimal maintenance. Stainless steel has a chromium-rich oxide film that gives it a high corrosion resistance. This film can self-repair, giving the material its "stainless" name!
Although their appearance and functionalities have altered slightly over the years, the use of bollards dates back to the eighteenth century.
Furnitubes supplies a range of Highway solutions to instruct and protect motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. From keep left signs and verge protection posts to re-bounding traffic bollards, you can be assured you will find the exact one for your requirements.
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